Groundcover and Vines – Variegated Flax Lily

Botanical name: dianella tasmanica

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height and 2 ft in width

Bloom time: mid spring

Hardy zone: zones 8-11

Flower color: yellow

Foliage color: green and white

Growth rate: can reach mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: groundcover, border, accent plant

Light needs: about 6 hours of sunlight a day

Special features: medical benefits

Watering instructions: drought tolerant. Allow the soil to completely dry between waterings

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced and slow-release fertilizer in the early spring before new growth emerges

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: adam’s needle yucca, hibiscus, mondo grass

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no